Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax Withheld?

[Richard3655]

Hi, I am curious to know if anyone may know whether withholds TPT taxes as part of phoenix, tax code. I see remitted taxes in my report but the wording is vague as airbnb states they may not withhold all local taxes. 

Does anyone have experience with this?

Thank You

[Elisa]

Hi @Richard3655 😊, 

Thank you for asking this question here!

Have you found an answer in the meantime?

I’m sharing this article with you, it might be helpful 👉 Chandler, Arizona, USA 

I’m also mentioning a few hosts from Arizona to see what advice they might have for you: @Marie8425, @Dawn241, @Klarisse0 and @Robert7623.

Thank you in advance everyone!

Warm regards 🌻,

[Marie8425]

@Richard3655 

I start with my disclaimer, I don't claim to be a tax expert.

Arizona State define the tax for STR as

Please note: Hotel, motel, or other transient lodging businesses that book stays for fewer than 30 days must still collect and remit TPT under the transient lodging or hotel classification.

Airbnb usually has agreements with states who of course want hotel tax income.

Airbnb does not make agreements at a city level.

• State TPT:

  Arizona imposes a 5.6% TPT on the gross receipts of short-term lodging businesses for stays of 29 nights or less. 
• City of Phoenix TPT:

  Phoenix has its own TPT, which is 2.3% for many business activities, including short-term rentals. However, the city also has a Transient Lodging tax for rentals of 30 days or less, which may be in addition to the TPT. 
• Maricopa County:

  Maricopa County also imposes taxes on short-term rentals, which are in addition to the state and city taxes